The Rockford Creamery was a co-op for many years and was very well respected for the quality of dairy products they produced. I’m guessing this photo is from the 1940’s.
Lieder’s Grocery Store, Hubert Lieder pictured. Circa 1945
Lieder’s store was on Main Street and was a weekly visit for me. Here is Hubert Lieder in front of his dad’s store in the late ‘40s or early ‘50s. …
Lieder’s Grocery Store, Hubert Lieder pictured. Circa 1945Read More
Rockford State Bank – 1965 Flood
In 1965 the Rockford State Bank was located on the corner of Bridge and Mechanic Street. The building is currently the site of ABC Lettering.
Downtown Rockford 1953
Photo of Scheilf’s garage which was located downtown Rockford in 1953. The bar pictured in back was where the Red Vest is now. Photo taken by Nyle Sipe
Rockford Flour and Saw Mills – Circa 1900
Re-posting a picture published earlier with more details. This is the flour and saw mill that was located on the west side of the river. The woolen mill was on …
Rockford Woolen Mill July 4th float – Circa 1890
There is a lot details about this picture I really find interesting. First, the fact that Rockford was holding July 4th parades in the 1890’s was a sign that Rockford …